Thursday, August 28, 2014

And if she's a college student moving into her first apartment, she needs a dresser, a nightstand and a mirror too!

I recently completed this project for Molly. Her mom came to visit me in the spring and we went snooping through the garage together. I had just picked up this dresser and nightstand at an estate sale.

And this desk has been hiding in the dark recesses of my garage for a while now.

Molly was hoping for a chair with an upholstered seat and I was thrilled when this one popped up at a yard sale.

It's sometimes hard to find a chair narrow enough to fit the opening of an older desk and this one was perfect!

The color is Martha Stewart's Popcorn mixed in Behr's Premium Plus, then mixed with my homemade chalk paint recipe. I'm still painting the majority of my furniture in the homemade chalk paint. It mixes easily, covers great and I just really like the flatter finish. I still prep with a light sanding and a good scrubbing with TSP Substitute. And my go-to top coat on most pieces is clear Fiddes & Sons wax. It goes on smoothly and dries really fast. I had been using a wax brush for a while, but found that I really prefer a soft cloth for application and buffing.

I love the floral detail on the chair.

And Molly chose a fun fabric for the seat!

We updated all the hardware for a fresh look and to coordinate the pieces.

I thought this nightstand was especially cute!

Molly is attending a small liberal arts college in my hometown - how is that for a unexpected coincidence!

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Seeing the school buses rolling through the neighborhood yesterday was a sure sign that summer is winding down and cool, crisp fall weather is right around the corner! I'm ready, how about you?Now let's check out this week's awesome features .....

This beautiful and now totally functional kitchen makeover comes to us from Julie at Lilacs & Longhorns!

This amazing family office from Dixie Delights is absolutely gorgeous and also totally functional. It's chock full of surprises!

Welcome to Elizabeth & Co.

I love all things related to creating a warm and welcoming home. My home is my haven, my sanctuary, my safe place to land. And it's a total work in progress! I team up with the girls to host occasional vintage tag sales. We love refreshing, reusing and repurposing vintage treasures. Transforming vintage furniture is our specialty. And my handmade wreaths are available all year round at ElizabethandCoWreath on Etsy!

ElizabethandCoWreath

Boxwood Wreath with Burlap Bow

Cotton Stems

Buffalo Plaid Boxwood Wreath

Occasional Vintage Tag Sales

Our little house comes to life and overflows with goodness several times a year! Come check out our eclectic mix of vintage pieces, fabulous furniture, repurposed finds and just plain sweet stuff. Every sale is a whole new experience ~ fun, fresh and fabulous! Our mission is to convert the world to vintage, one tag sale at a time!

Vintage Tag Sales 2018

We're all stocked up and ready for another vintage tag sale and it's our Holiday Open House!!! We'll be open on Friday, November 16th and Saturday, November 17th from 9am to 4pm. And our last sale day of the year will be Saturday, December 8th from 9am to 3pm. We are located at 438 East Main Street in Westminster, MD 21157. We restock daily to keep it fun and fresh. And our cash only policy allows us to offer you the very best prices.

If you'd like an email reminder before each sale, just let us know. And be sure to check here on the blog and on our facebook page prior to each sale for sneak peek previews!

Can't make the sale or just need a vintage fix between sales? We are also open by appointment. Just let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate your schedule.